Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young once stated his drive behind his Super Bowl winning career and fighting through rough patches, saying: “The principle [behind football] is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.”
With this mantra guiding them, The Freshman Rocks of Westfield returned from a tough loss at Zionsville the prior week to the confines WHS Riverview Health Stadium taking on the rival Millers of Noblesville. The Rocks displayed pride, poise, and resolve throughout the football game, although falling short in the final count, 29-7. Offensively, the Rocks aimed to control the football running the football and utilizing the short passing game. Quarterbacks Patrick Beam and Cameron Fry rotated the entire game bringing their unique talents to each drive. Beam, his efforts earning him the weekly offensive Mr. Consistency award, delivered the ball to Owen McGraw and Dorian Henson for some crucial completions in the game. He also called his own number to rush the ball successfully throughout the game. Fry stepped up in the pocket and found Kyle Pepiot deep downfield in the fourth quarter, connecting for the game’s only Rock touchdown and biggest play of the game.
Defensively, the Rocks looked came out aggressive and ready to wreak havoc. Cornerback Owen McGraw stepped up as the Millers drove deep into the Rock red zone and muscled away an interception from the intended receiver. Cameron Fry also rose to the challenge as the Millers were about to score, stripping the ball away from the running back just before he was to cross the goal line. Middle linebacker Luke Metallic once again entered the mix, stuffing countless runs before they even left the backfield.
Kicker Alex Bales once again led the special teams unit to a quality performance. Perfect with PAT’s and obtaining touchbacks on the kickoff, Bales allowed great positive contributions by all our special teams. The young Rocks will be focusing enthusiastically on always improving their effort and developing into great football players and young men. The next game will be Monday, September 21st at Hamilton Southeastern. Come watch as the Rocks take on the Royals!
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